Runcorn Train Station

Runcorn at a glance

Address:

Runcorn station
Station Road
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 5UB

Ticket office:

Monday to Friday: 05:45 - 19:30
Saturday: 06:30 - 19:30
Sunday: 08:45 - 19:30
  • Ticket office
  • Step-free access
  • Prepurchase collection
  • Car park
  • Ticket machine
  • Toilets
  • Seated area available

Station information

Staffing level Full time
CCTV Yes
Information systems
  • DepartureScreens
  • ArrivalScreens
  • Announcements
Station operator Avanti West Coast
Ticket office opening times

Ticket machines can be found in the booking hall.

  • Monday to Friday: 05:45 - 19:30
  • Saturday: 06:30 - 19:30
  • Sunday: 08:45 - 19:30
Pre-purchase collection Yes
Ticket machine Yes
Smartcards issued here No
Top up Smartcards here Yes
Validate Smartcards here No
Penalty fares VT
Top up Smartcards here Yes
Customer service information

Customers are encouraged to approach a member of station staff for any customer information enquiry. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.

Left luggage
Lost property
Seated area
Yes
Waiting room

Seating and waiting rooms throughout.

Trolleys
Yes
Station buffet
Yes
Toilets

The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Baby changing facilities
Yes
Wifi
Shops
Yes
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here .

08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Staff help

The Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the Ticket Office. Please talk to a member of staff either in person or via the help point. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking is recommended.

  • Monday to Saturday: 05:15 - 00:15
  • Sunday: 08:00 - 00:45
Induction loop available Yes
Ticket machine
No
Accessible booking office counter available
Yes
Ramp for train access available
Yes
Accessible taxis information
No
National Key toilets available

Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.

Step free access

This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform

Ticket gates
No
Impaired mobility set down available
Yes
Wheelchairs
Yes
Car park 1 Runcorn Multi-Storey Car Park
Car park 1 operator Avanti West Coast
Car park 1 spaces 440
Car park 1 opening times
  • Monday to Saturday and All bank holidays: 05:15 - 23:45
  • Sunday and All bank holidays: 08:15 - 23:45
Car park 1 charges
  • Daily: £12.50
  • Monthly: £132.00
  • Three monthly: £374.00
  • Annual: £1,200.00
Car park 1 contact details

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Car park 2 Runcorn Holloway Road Car Park
Car park 2 operator Avanti West Coast
Car park 2 spaces 98
Car park 2 opening times
  • Monday to Saturday and All bank holidays: 05:15 - 23:45
  • Sunday and All bank holidays: 08:15 - 23:45
Car park 2 charges
  • Daily: £12.50
  • Monthly: £132.00
  • Three monthly: £374.00
  • Annual: £1,200.00
Car park 2 contact details

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Onward travel

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here .

Cycle storage available Yes
Cycle storage spaces 16
Cycle storage sheltered Yes
Cycle storage CCTV Yes
Cycle storage location

Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)

Cycle storage information

16 spaces by car park 1 on umbrella style racks and 3 x hoops on Platform 1 (2 x cycles per hoop = 6 spaces)

Cycle storage types
  • Stands
  • Racks
Rail replacement information

Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.

Live arrivals and departures